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WELCOME TO DURHAM COLLEGE (DC), JANUARY 2025 FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS!

We are thrilled you’re joining our vibrant community and embarking on an exciting academic journey with us. Your path to success starts here!

Orientation is a special time designed to help you transition smoothly into college life. Learn about your new program, join in on fun social events and explore our beautiful campus. From getting to know the ins and outs of your faculty to making new friends, orientation will help you feel at home and ready to thrive.

We’re excited to invite all new students to Faculty Welcome events in January 2025! Our faculties will host events designed to help you create connections and network within your academic community, along with orientation sessions specific to your program. Stay tuned for more information on your Faculty Welcome!

To help you start strong at DC, we also offer a variety of online and in-person workshops and events, including first-year campus tours, academic workshops, and much more. Explore our events!

Before you arrive, check out our handy checklist of administrative tasks and visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, where you'll find everything from information about campus health and wellness services to how to sign up for your free U-Pass transit pass.

Mark your calendars—your first day of classes is January 6, 2025. During the first week of school, you’ll find our friendly DC Ask Me volunteers on campus, easily recognizable in green T-shirts, ready to help you with any questions and provide directions.

If you have any questions, please Contact us. The Student Development Office can’t wait to meet you and support you on this exciting new adventure!

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